31 Four Years With a Coach and Rising Body Fat — How Olivia Reclaimed Return on Effort in 8 Months
Body by DesignShow Notes
You've put in the work, consistent training, yet your body fat continues to climb. The return on your effort isn't matching the commitment, leaving you to wonder if your strategy is truly serving your body response. This isn't a personal failing; it's a strategy gap that many women over 40 encounter, even with professional guidance.
In this episode, Lou speaks with client Olivia, who spent four years building a solid muscle foundation with another coach, only to see her body fat steadily increase. Despite her dedication, her body wasn't responding as expected, indicating a clear need for calibration in her approach.
Eight months into the Midlife Muscle Method, Olivia's body composition is finally shifting. They delve into the critical elements that were missing from her previous regimen, the precise adjustments made, and what the objective data now reveals about her progress.
Tune in to understand how to stop guessing and start truly listening to what your body is telling you.
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